Harpstrite, Johann/JohnClose-up.
Original family surname spelling Herbstritt
Several variations throughout Clinton County cemeteries

Harpstrite, Johann/John BaptisteBaden- Ettenheim, Wuertenberg, Germany. Immigrated to America in 1833 to port in New Jersey. Johann Baptiste, his wife, Mary Sophia Ramer, and three sons, Anton, Edward, and Augustus. Moved westward, living in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana, where fourth son, Charles, was born 1840. Settled in Lookinglass township Clinton County IL in 1844, purchasing the parcel of land where this cemetery now sits. Anton stayed and raised his family in Clinton County IL. Augustus, Edward and Charles moved north by 1855, to settle and prosper as farmers and businessmen in Macon County IL - Decatur and near Sangamon.

Harpstrite, Mary Sophia nee RomerIrwin "Lou" Luebbers, next to the gravesite of his ancestor, summer 2011

Harpstrite, Mary Sophia nee Romer

Herbstreit, AdolphSpouse of Ida Hartwick (buried in College Hill Cemetery in Lebanon)
Immigrated with family of brothers and sisters to Clinton County 1854
Nephew of Johannes Baptiste Harpstrite (Herbstritt original German surname)
Irwin "Lou" Luebbers, his great-great grandson

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